{"id":17,"date":"2025-01-02T16:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T16:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.luxenburger.nl\/?p=17"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:54:40","slug":"add-an-azure-account-as-local-admin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kb.luxenburger.nl\/?p=17","title":{"rendered":"Grant Local Admin Rights in Windows with CMD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding a user as a Local Administrator can be necessary for performing high-privilege tasks on a Windows machine. This is particularly relevant for Azure AD or domain-joined devices where standard users are not permitted to install software or change system settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Why elevated privileges are required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Exactly how to add accounts using PowerShell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Best practices for security and administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Why Add a User to the Local Administrators Group?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Local Admin rights are required for tasks such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Installing software<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Updating drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Modifying system configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Running elevated PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      However, granting these rights comes with security risks, so it’s important to grant them only when necessary and record these changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Exact Commands to Add a Local Administrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      For Azure AD Accounts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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